I’m back with part 4 of my IBS and Intuitive Eating series. Today is a personal story from my part time dietitian Kate, of how she learned what’s best for her IBS symptoms was not more fiber, water and exercise, like EVERY doctor told her, but rather less of those things! Learn how intuitive eating helped Kate make peace with food, and soothe her stomach symptoms.
Read MoreChai oatmeal with spiced sauteed pears is the coziest winter breakfast! Cook rolled oats in chai infused almond milk, and top with syrupy pears spiced with cinnamon and cardamom. Top with toasted walnuts for crunch! It’s perfect for cold winter mornings.
Read MoreSharing a travel guide and recap of our five days in Cape Town, South Africa, including where we stayed and ate! Cape Town is an incredible city with natural beauty, history and amazing people. Check out our favorite restaurants, hiking, and museums.
Read MoreIf you were to try and understand body image via #bopo body positivity, you’d be forgiven for believing it’s all about liking your looks. While I’m glad body positivity has become more mainstream, that mainstreaming has also diluted it’s original message. In reality, body image is about a lot more than liking your looks.
Read MoreEXCITING NEWS! Rachael Hartley Nutrition is growing with the addition of Kate Bennett, an intuitive eating/Health at Every Size dietitian who will be joining the practice part time. Get to know Kate in this post!
Read MoreThis vegetarian ramen noodle soup with bok choy and shiitakes is soooo good! The broth is super rich and flavorful thanks to an easy trick. Use whole grain ramen for extra fiber. Plus, you can make it in just over 30 minutes so it’s weeknight friendly!
Read MoreInspired by my all time favorite vegetarian lasagna recipe, this weeknight friendly recipe for vegetarian polenta lasagna with kale, butternut squash and creminis is sure to become a new favorite! Use precooked lasagna rounds in place of lasagna noodles, which makes it gluten free too. Layered with caramelized fall vegetables, spicy arrabiata sauce, and lemony ricotta.
Read MoreIt’s been a few weeks since our trip to South Africa, and I still catch myself daydreaming about it! I absolutely fell in love with the country – the trip wet my appetite to explore more of the continent, and to go back to South Africa again! Sharing details on how we planned our trip to Sabi Sands Private Reserve outside of Kruger National Park, what to pack, and our favorite animal sightings.
Read MoreChard stuffed acorn squash with za’atar and tahini drizzle is a show stopper, but is surprisingly weeknight friendly! You could serve this as a vegetarian main for holiday entertaining! Simply roast acorn squash halves seasoned with za’atar, a Middle Eastern seasoning mix, and stuff with chard, feta, chickpeas, pistachio and top with a quick tahini drizzle!
Read MoreTurns out, understanding intuitive eating conceptually is very different from actively applying the principles to your thoughts and behaviors around food. Who knew? Practicing intuitive eating takes consistently challenging old thought patterns rooted in diet mentality. Learn how to break those old thought patterns in this post.
Read MorePan-fried gnocchi and chicken sausage salad is just as good as it sounds! With roasted red peppers, arugula and quick pickled shallots, it’s packed with flavor! Even better? It’s made in less than 30 minutes, so you can enjoy this substantial salad any night of the week!
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. WHY I ate Wednesday post is to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about eating when traveling, flexible eating, and eating unsatisfying food.
Read MoreAs a small business owner, I need time at night to decompress from the workday. Lately, I’ve been trying to be more intentional with my bedtime routine. My current favorite way to relax? This ice cream sundae! Yup, night time ice cream sundae’s are dietitian approved, and a perfectly acceptable way to relax at night! Learn why in this blog post.
Read MoreThis Three Bean Tortellini Minestrone tastes like it’s been simmering all day, but you can make it in just over 30 minutes! Thanks to the addition of READ’s canned three bean salad, it gets the yummiest depth of flavor despite just a quick simmer on the stove! It’s vegetarian too, but even meat lovers will like this soup!
Read MoreGoogle “how to stop food cravings” and you’ll find over 46 million results. I haven’t read all of them, but I can pretty much guarantee they’re filled with bad advice. That’s because the best thing you can do to make a food craving go away is to satisfy it.
Read MoreWould you believe you can have this bowl of creamy goat cheese polenta with chickpea mushroom ragu on the table in less than 30 minutes! Made with instant polenta and an easy protein packed vegetarian ragu, this is some serious Italian comfort food!
Read MoreCan you think of a more comforting fall dessert?? I know Thanksgiving is supposed to be all about pies, but if we’re being honest, I’m not a huge pie person. That’s why I created this recipe for pumpkin coconut chocolate chunk bread pudding!
Read MoreIn this crazy mixed up diet culture we live in, sometimes it’s hard to know what a “normal” day of eating looks like. WHY I ate Wednesday post is to give you an inside look at intuitive eating in action, looking at what guides my eating decisions and how that plays out throughout the day. In this edition, I talk about eating on vacation, brain knowledge and body knowledge in intuitive eating, not eating vegetables, and regretting food choices.
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